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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.92, 3,044.10 and 1,321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.92, 3,044.10 and 1,321.82 is: 1,824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.92 : 3,044.10 = 1,321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.92/3,044.10 = 1,321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.92x = 3,044.10 × 1,321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.92x = 4,023,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,752.26/2,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.07

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